I'm not being evasive but I am saying I'm not a scientist and I'm not directly involved in the consultation however the science must be sound it must be agreed and the consultation must be of a high quality or no one will have any confidence in the process.
We have accepted the principle of democracy and we are committed to respect the popular verdict and the result of that national consultation.
A people without the knowledge of their past history origin and culture is like a tree without roots.